Greg Norman has brought his time at LIV Golf to an end, the project he led since its inception. The Australian’s contract expired last August and, although he had already been replaced as CEO earlier this year by Scott O’Neil, his departure from the league backed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) is now officially confirmed.
“Together we built a movement that has changed golf on a global level. We created opportunities for players and fans, expanded the golf ecosystem, and globalised the game,” Norman wrote in a statement published on his social media. “I am very proud of what we have achieved. My commitment to what I always considered right for golf, the players, and the fans never wavered.”
Norman’s idea to promote an alternative circuit to the PGA Tour was not new. Back in the nineties, he tried to launch the World Golf Tour, a project that never materialised. With LIV Golf, he succeeded, although surrounded by controversy and strong criticism from traditional golf players and authorities.
At 70 years old, the “The Great White Shark” still has projects on the table. This year, he was appointed a member of the organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, which will be held in his native Australia.
Norman, winner of two majors and world number 1 for 331 weeks, bids farewell to LIV Golf: “What comes next… stay tuned!” he concluded in his statement. “Exciting times are ahead. Let’s go for the next adventure.”
